A new Health Information Technology program is being offered by Scott Community College for students interested in a health care career.

Nine students are currently enrolled. The courses include medical transcription and medical coding for reimbursement.

Scott Community began offering the program this year because a survey of local health care providers indicated a need for educational training for health information professionals.

Grant to help start-up Cisco Networking Academy

Bettendorf High's pep band keeps up the spirit during a recent basketball game. Together with the Gold Dusters Dance Team, the band provides great entertainment during the weekly sporting events.

Six juniors at Bettendorf High School received an "I Dare You" award for leadership in January.

Bettendorf High School's Student Council dreamed up a new assignment for it's student members - reach out to help various Quad City community organizations.

Practice for the Bettendorf Girl's Track Team began January 31. The first meet (indoors) will be February 26.

Bettendorf and Pleasant Valley players watch as the final shot of Friday night's game arcs toward the basket. The last second shot by the Spartans was off the mark and Bettendorf escaped with a 25-23 win. See story below for details.

Pleasant Valley Board of Education meeting 7 p.m., Feb. 5

Tough defense and patience offense enabled the Bettendorf boys basketball team to upset sixth ranked Pleasant Valley 25-23 in MAC action Friday night (Feb. 2).

Bettendorf and Pleasant Valley square off tonight (Feb. 2) at BHS in the annual "Cake Walk" basketball game.